The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use
non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge
that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity,
nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we
have no means of enforcing these standards.

Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding
employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international
employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been
set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the editorial management team at Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd, one of the leading reference publishers and part of Hachette Livre UK, the UK's largest publisher. Based in central Edinburgh, and reporting to the Editorial Director, you will be responsible for the strategic development in print and online of the Chambers English dictionaries list, including slang, thesauruses, and language reference, with particular responsibility for our renowned flagship title, The Chambers Dictionary.

This is a high-profile job which will give the right person immense satisfaction. You will be involved in every aspect of dictionary publishing - from initial concept through to influencing how your titles are sold and marketed.

You will have excellent editorial and lexicographic skills, experience of commissioning profitable titles, the ability to manage people and projects, and a keen sense of how to develop data and content to enhance the Chambers Harrap brand and maximize revenue.

Please apply in writing with a full CV, covering letter and salary details to the application email listed below. Alternatively, hard copies can be sent to the address listed below.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunities employer and employ people on the basis of their abilities.